Happy Disability Pride Month!
This may be the hardest episode that we have ever had to complete. Sia’s film Music has been controversial since the 1st announcement of an able-bodied actress being cast in the role of a non-verbal autistic person. We dive deep into the discussion of Authentic Representation, Dangers of the Prone Restraint Method, and the Autism communities outcry of “Nothing About Us, Without Us.” We strive to have a non-biased viewpoint and hope to continue this important conversation.
News Feed – Sia’s New Film “Music” Isn’t Just Bad Representation of Autistic People; It’s Downright Dangerous – Kirby Kellogg – RootedInRights.org (voiced by Shawnsy Billops)
Content Round Up – Netflix Upcoming Releases (Tell Them You Love Me, Different Strokes) – “Netflix backs effort to support Filmmakers with Disabilities” – Disabilityscoop.com (voiced by Adam Grimes)
Disability Spotlight – Disability Pride Month Community Reflection (voiced by Cheryl Green)
